Artist Highlight

"I’m Kayko Stanton, a native of Japan. I received a Bachelor of Arts education degree from Chiba University, Japan. After coming to the United States I continued my education and received my Master’s degree in Art Education at Florida International University in Miami. I was fortunate to study under the fabulous FIU professor David Chang. Since then I have also joined Dr. Chang at his workshops in France as well as China. I continue to spend many hours perfecting and expanding my techniques, including attending workshops with gifted artists around the world.
All of my paintings shown here are my originals. Each one is unique in the world.

I love Vincent van Gogh. I have tried to travel everywhere he lived and paint where he painted. Whenever possible I have used the same pigments that he used, although some of his paints are too toxic or otherwise not available today. In homage to Vincent, some areas of my painting are intended to be reminiscent of a Van Gogh painting. Yet each is modified to fit into my original work and none are exactly the same.

I also love Caravaggio. Some of my paintings were done with the classic masters’ technique called grisaille. Many of my still life paintings look so simple, but actually take very long time to complete. I glaze many layers over the grisaille. Each layer of glaze must dry before another layer is applied.

As you see in my portfolio, color is my passion, just like Vincent van Gogh. Please join me everywhere in the world to see colors and taste the food and wine!!"